This is an update to, and continuation of, the out-of-print 9th edition of my guidebook WEEKEND ADVENTURES IN SAN FRANCISCO & NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. It consists of short chunks of travel throughout Northern California that you can easily digest. More great weekend adventures await at my BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at www.berkeleyandbeyond.com.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Urbann Turbann 1870 Euclid Ave./Hearst Ave., (510) 704-0109. M-F 11-9; $. No reservations. Since there are only a few tables available, think take-out. The concept is Indian curries used as a filling wrapped burrito-style in a naan instead of a tortilla. Fresh veggies such as lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers (I ask for everything), and also masala potatoes (I ask for extra) and a choice of white or brown rice, not to mention a variety of chutney sauces (I like the spicy cilantro and the coconut), are included. Fillings are mild but tasty and include succulent pork vindaloo, a saucy but dry butter chicken, and mushroom curry (you can choose two different fillings). This makes for a gigantic, very messy Indian burrito. I prefer to opt for the bowl version and pay an additional $1 for a naan on the side. The last one I bought was enough for a lunch and two dinners! If you have a bigger appetite, add in a samosa.

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*Is a freelance travel writer and the author of 17 books, including
MILES OF SMILES: 101 GREAT CAR GAMES & ACTIVITIES and WEEKEND
ADVENTURES IN SAN FRANCISCO & NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. *Is the founding
publisher of Carousel Press and the editor of DREAM SLEEPS: CASTLE &
PALACE HOTELS OF EUROPE. *Has written for FamilyFun, Sunset, and
numerous other magazines, as well as for the travel sections of many
newspapers. *Has done stints as both a movie and a restaurant critic.
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American Travel Writers.